Vermont § 708 - Discharge

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 708 — Discharge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 708. Discharge

  • (a) An inmate shall be released from confinement at the expiration of his or her term
    of sentence less the time deducted for good behavior. (b) When an inmate is released from a correctional facility, either on parole or upon
    final discharge from the custody of the Commissioner, he or she shall be returned
    any personal possessions taken from him or her upon his or her commitment, and he
    or she may be furnished with transportation to the place where he or she will reside,
    any earnings set aside for him or her in a wage fund or other program or fund and
    any additional sum of money as may be prescribed by the Commissioner to enable the
    inmate to meet his or her immediate needs. (c) If an inmate’s release date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the inmate may be
    released at the discretion of the supervising officer on the next preceding day that
    is not a legal holiday or a weekend. (Added 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 20; amended 1979, No. 99 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 708

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 708 cover?

Section 708 ("Discharge") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Vermont § 708?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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How does Vermont § 708 apply to my situation?

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